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- Hamlet (3.4), Week 3: "A Mother's Burden" - Confronting Gertrude | The Rehearsal Room
Join us as we dive into the scene where Hamlet confronts his mother, kills Polonius and is visited by the Ghost in Shakespeare's Hamlet
🏁 In this session, highlights include:
➤ Gertrude's role as a mother versus a manipulative figure
➤ The implications of madness and how it affects familial bonds
➤ Insights into the duality of Hamlet's character and his femininity
Featuring J. Paul Nicholas (DIRECTOR), Cassandra Alexander (DRAMATURG), Kathleen Turco-Lyon (GERTRUDE), and Charlotte Northeast and Max Herzfeld as the two sides of HAMLET.
1 hr 55 min - Hamlet (3.4), Week 2: "The Price of Truth" - Confronting Gertrude | The Rehearsal Room
Join us as we dive into the scene where Hamlet confronts his mother, kills Polonius and is visited by the Ghost in Shakespeare's Hamlet
🏁 In this session, highlights include:
➤ Hamlet balancing rage and compassion towards his mother
➤ The impact of societal expectations on personal relationships
➤ A discussion on the use of sarcasm and its implications in the dialogue
Featuring J. Paul Nicholas (DIRECTOR), Cassandra Alexander (DRAMATURG), Kathleen Turco-Lyon (GERTRUDE), and Charlotte Northeast and Max Herzfeld as the two sides of HAMLET.
2 hr 1 min - HAMLET (3.4) Week 1: "The Weight of Duality" - Confronting Gertrude | The Rehearsal Room
Join us as we dive into the scene where Hamlet confronts his mother, kills Polonius and is visited by the Ghost in Shakespeare's Hamlet
🏁 In this session, highlights include:
➤ The concept of dual Hamlets and their contrasting approaches to conflict
➤ Insights into character dynamics and the emotional stakes of the play
➤ The exploration of language in Shakespeare's text, including key phrases
Featuring J. Paul Nicholas (DIRECTOR), Cassandra Alexander (DRAMATURG), Kathleen Turco-Lyon (GERTRUDE), and Charlotte Northeast and Max Herzfeld as the two sides of HAMLET.
2 hr 4 min - Richard III (1.4), Final Session: "A Dance with Death" - The Rehearsal Room
Join us as we dive into Clarence's dream and murder in Shakespeare's Richard III.
🏁 In this session, highlights include:
➤ A deep dive into character motivations as Clarence faces his fate
➤ The importance of collaboration and feedback in the rehearsal process
➤ Insights into the unique challenges and discoveries of performing remotely
➤ Plus a Q&A with the artists!
Featuring Geoffrey Wade (DIRECTOR), Gideon Rappaport (DRAMATURG), Peter Van Norden (CLARENCE), Aubrey Saverino (FIRST MURDERER) and Dan Cordova (SECOND MURDERER).
59 min - Richard III (1.4), Week 2: "The Weight of Conscience" - The Rehearsal Room
Join us as we dive into Clarence's dream and murder in Shakespeare's Richard III.
🏁 In this session, highlights include: ➤ The challenge of conveying moral conflict through performance
➤ Techniques for engaging with Shakespeare's language in a modern context
➤ The importance of pacing and timing in dramatic scenes
Featuring Geoffrey Wade (DIRECTOR), Gideon Rappaport (DRAMATURG), Peter Van Norden (CLARENCE), Aubrey Saverino (FIRST MURDERER) and Dan Cordova (SECOND MURDERER).
1 hr 36 min - Richard III (1.4), Week 1: "From Dreams to Deeds" - Shakespeare | The Rehearsal Room
Join us as we dive into Clarence's dream and murder in Shakespeare's Richard III.
Featuring Geoffrey Wade (DIRECTOR), Gideon Rappaport (DRAMATURG), Peter Van Norden (CLARENCE), Aubrey Saverino (FIRST MURDERER) and Dan Cordova (SECOND MURDERER).
2 hr - Titus Andronicus (5.2), Final Session: "Blood & Bonds" - The Rehearsal Room
🏁 In this session, highlights include:
➤ The play's poetic richness, despite its often grim subject matter ➤ The profound themes of maternal love and the impact of violence on humanity ➤ The impact of Lavinia's silence and her role in the narrative ➤ Plus a Q&A with the artists!
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🛑 SUBSCRIBE to get notified of our next rehearsal session!
🙌 Many thanks to our recent supporters! Help us continue our work in the Rehearsal Room through a ONE-TIME DONATION:
💰 PayPal: https://paypal.me/nathanagin81 🤑 Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/nathanagin 💳 Credit card: http://workingactorsjourney.com/donation-checkout
🤗 Or become a MONTHLY PATRON with additional benefits (starting at $5/month) with Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wajpodcast
Get early access to sessions (before they go public on YouTube and the podcast), priority with asking questions, and more!
🙏 THANK YOU to our patrons at the Co-Star level and higher: Ivar, Joan, Michele, Jim, Magdalen, Claudia, Clif and Jeff!
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😮 THE SCENE
Our group will work on the following scene:
- Act 5, Scene 2: Tamora tells Titus she has come to his aid and will help him seek revenge. Titus has other plans.
Follow along with the play here.
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🎭 CREATIVE TEAM -
Titus Team - with artists in California, Hawaii and Pennsylvania!
- DIRECTOR: Nick Cagle
- DRAMATURG: Miranda Johnson-Haddad
- PLAYERS:
- Anne Gee Byrd
- Tony Amendola
- Charlotte Northeast
- Jamal Douglas
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Get your copy of "Keys the Pro's Use to Unlock Any Script" - plus two other free guides of acting and career advice!
See additional content on Instagram and YouTube.
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The WAJ podcast is designed to show you HOW the work is done, WHAT the realities of the working actor life are like, and to share all the different ways actors have come to this career. There is no one path and no single answer. We want to learn from all of those further down the road, to shorten the learning curve and to discover what helps and what doesn't when it comes to having a lifelong career as an actor.
#workingactor #rehearsal #acting #actor #director #shaw #georgebernardshaw #misalliance #england #business #capitalism #class #conflict
1 hr 49 min - Titus Andronicus (5.2), Week 3: "Embracing the Grotesque" - The Rehearsal Room
🏁 In this session, highlights include:
➤ Handling the emotional toll of performing intense material ➤ Discussing self-care for actors as they navigate the dark themes of the play ➤ Insight on the cyclical nature of violence in both the play and modern society
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🛑 SUBSCRIBE to get notified of our next rehearsal session!
🙌 Many thanks to our recent supporters! Help us continue our work in the Rehearsal Room through a ONE-TIME DONATION:
💰 PayPal: https://paypal.me/nathanagin81 🤑 Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/nathanagin 💳 Credit card: http://workingactorsjourney.com/donation-checkout
🤗 Or become a MONTHLY PATRON with additional benefits (starting at $5/month) with Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wajpodcast
Get early access to sessions (before they go public on YouTube and the podcast), priority with asking questions, and more!
🙏 THANK YOU to our patrons at the Co-Star level and higher: Ivar, Joan, Michele, Jim, Magdalen, Claudia, Clif and Jeff!
-----
😮 THE SCENE
Our group will work on the following scene:
- Act 5, Scene 2: Tamora tells Titus she has come to his aid and will help him seek revenge. Titus has other plans.
Follow along with the play here.
---
🎭 CREATIVE TEAM -
Titus Team - with artists in California, Hawaii and Pennsylvania!
- DIRECTOR: Nick Cagle
- DRAMATURG: Miranda Johnson-Haddad
- PLAYERS:
- Anne Gee Byrd
- Tony Amendola
- Charlotte Northeast
- Jamal Douglas
---
Get your copy of "Keys the Pro's Use to Unlock Any Script" - plus two other free guides of acting and career advice!
See additional content on Instagram and YouTube.
---
The WAJ podcast is designed to show you HOW the work is done, WHAT the realities of the working actor life are like, and to share all the different ways actors have come to this career. There is no one path and no single answer. We want to learn from all of those further down the road, to shorten the learning curve and to discover what helps and what doesn't when it comes to having a lifelong career as an actor.
#workingactor #rehearsal #acting #actor #director #shaw #georgebernardshaw #misalliance #england #business #capitalism #class #conflict
1 hr 51 min - Titus Andronicus (5.2), Week 2: "A Dark Comedy of Revenge" - The Rehearsal Room
🏁 In this session, highlights include: ➤ The historical significance of cannibalism➤ The complex relationships between Titus, Tamara, and the dark forces at play ➤ A detailed analysis of the verse, including scansion and emotional shifts within the text
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🛑 SUBSCRIBE to get notified of our next rehearsal session!
🙌 Many thanks to our recent supporters! Help us continue our work in the Rehearsal Room through a ONE-TIME DONATION:
💰 PayPal: https://paypal.me/nathanagin81 🤑 Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/nathanagin 💳 Credit card: http://workingactorsjourney.com/donation-checkout
🤗 Or become a MONTHLY PATRON with additional benefits (starting at $5/month) with Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wajpodcast
Get early access to sessions (before they go public on YouTube and the podcast), priority with asking questions, and more!
🙏 THANK YOU to our patrons at the Co-Star level and higher: Ivar, Joan, Michele, Jim, Magdalen, Claudia, Clif and Jeff!
-----
😮 THE SCENE
Our group will work on the following scene:
- Act 5, Scene 2: Tamora tells Titus she has come to his aid and will help him seek revenge. Titus has other plans.
Follow along with the play here.
---
🎭 CREATIVE TEAM -
Titus Team - with artists in California, Hawaii and Pennsylvania!
- DIRECTOR: Nick Cagle
- DRAMATURG: Miranda Johnson-Haddad
- PLAYERS:
- Anne Gee Byrd
- Tony Amendola
- Charlotte Northeast
- Jamal Douglas
---
Get your copy of "Keys the Pro's Use to Unlock Any Script" - plus two other free guides of acting and career advice!
See additional content on Instagram and YouTube.
---
The WAJ podcast is designed to show you HOW the work is done, WHAT the realities of the working actor life are like, and to share all the different ways actors have come to this career. There is no one path and no single answer. We want to learn from all of those further down the road, to shorten the learning curve and to discover what helps and what doesn't when it comes to having a lifelong career as an actor.
#workingactor #rehearsal #acting #actor #director #shaw #georgebernardshaw #misalliance #england #business #capitalism #class #conflict
2 hr 1 min - Titus Andronicus (5.2), Week 1: "Witnessing the Vengeance" - The Rehearsal Room
Welcome back to The Rehearsal Room: we share a recently recorded series that was our first dive into Shakespeare's Titus!
🏁 In this session, highlights include:
➤ Exploring the themes of vengeance and identity➤ The role of humor and its delicate balance in a dark narrative ➤ The transformative power of revenge and its consequences
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🛑 SUBSCRIBE to get notified of our next rehearsal session!
🤗 BECOME A PATRON of The Rehearsal Room on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wajpodcast
Get early access to sessions (before they go public on YouTube and the podcast), priority with asking questions, and more!
🙏 THANK YOU to our patrons at the Co-Star level and higher: Ivar, Joan, Michele, Jim, Magdalen, Claudia, Clif and Jeff!
-----
😮 THE SCENE
Our group will work on the following scene:
- Act 5, Scene 2: Tamora tells Titus she has come to his aid and will help him seek revenge. Titus has other plans.
Follow along with the play here.
---
🎭 CREATIVE TEAM -
Titus Team - with artists in California, Hawaii and Pennsylvania!
- DIRECTOR: Nick Cagle
- DRAMATURG: Miranda Johnson-Haddad
- PLAYERS:
- Anne Gee Byrd
- Tony Amendola
- Charlotte Northeast
- Jamal Douglas
---
Get your copy of "Keys the Pro's Use to Unlock Any Script" - plus two other free guides of acting and career advice!
See additional content on Instagram and YouTube.
---
The WAJ podcast is designed to show you HOW the work is done, WHAT the realities of the working actor life are like, and to share all the different ways actors have come to this career. There is no one path and no single answer. We want to learn from all of those further down the road, to shorten the learning curve and to discover what helps and what doesn't when it comes to having a lifelong career as an actor.
#workingactor #rehearsal #acting #actor #director #shaw #georgebernardshaw #misalliance #england #business #capitalism #class #conflict
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About The Working Actor's Journey
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In The Working Actor's Journey, hear from amazing teachers, role models, and mentors about their lifelong careers. Learn from those who have been acting professionally for decades—to see exactly how…
they approach the work, what decisions and resources have made the biggest impacts on their artistic lives, and to hear their struggles and successes in the business. How do great actors work? What do they actually do? Let's find out. These conversations are a virtual toolbox for actors, full of techniques, advice, and lessons learned.